What is the difference between an ionic compound and a molecular compound?

Question:

Bonds, Chemical Bonds:

Chemists use very specific terms to describe the type of boning between different types of atoms. A chemist must take into consideration the number of valence electrons in each type of atom and how many electrons are needed to satisfy the octet rule. The electronegativity of each element and the electron affinity are taken into account. There are three types of bonds typically considered in reactions, these are ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic bonds. Each of these bonds forms a substance with distinct properties and specific names.

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